Feedback in German culture is given to enable improvement. The purpose is developmental—helping you do better. This shapes expectations on both sides. Feedback givers should provide enough information to enable improvement, not just express dissatisfaction.
Feedback receivers should actually improve—receiving the same feedback repeatedly without change suggests failure to use feedback properly. When receiving feedback from Germans, ask yourself: what should I do differently based on this? When giving feedback, ensure your feedback actually helps the person improve. Feedback that serves no constructive purpose is questionable.
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